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How much do marine architect jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for marine architect in the United States is $128,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $166,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a marine architect?

Marine architects, also known as naval architects, are professionals who design, construct, and maintain ships, boats, and other marine vessels and structures. They combine knowledge of engineering, design, and safety regulations to create vessels that are efficient, stable, and seaworthy. Their work includes developing blueprints, overseeing construction, and ensuring compliance with maritime laws and standards. Marine architects often collaborate with engineers, shipbuilders, and clients throughout the process. Their expertise is essential to the safe and effective operation of all types of watercraft.

What are some typical challenges marine architects face when working on new vessel designs?

Marine Architects often encounter challenges that include balancing client requirements with regulatory standards, optimizing vessel performance and safety, and addressing environmental concerns such as fuel efficiency and emissions. Collaboration with engineers, shipbuilders, and clients is crucial to ensure that designs are both innovative and practical. Additionally, staying up-to-date with evolving technologies and international maritime regulations requires continuous learning and adaptability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a marine architect, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Marine Architect, you need a solid grounding in naval architecture, marine engineering principles, and a relevant degree such as naval architecture or ocean engineering. Familiarity with CAD software, stability analysis tools, and knowledge of maritime regulations are typically required, along with professional certifications like Chartered Engineer status. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills help manage complex projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and innovative design of vessels and offshore structures, meeting both technical standards and client needs.

What is the difference between Marine Architect vs Naval Engineer?

AspectMarine ArchitectNaval Engineer
CredentialsDegree in Marine Architecture or Naval Architecture, certifications varyDegree in Naval Engineering or Marine Engineering, similar certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning ship layouts, aesthetic and functional aspects, office-based with site visitsTechnical systems, propulsion, and structural engineering, often in labs or on ships
Industry UsageShip design firms, yacht builders, naval architecture companiesShipbuilding, defense, maritime engineering firms

Marine Architects focus on the design and aesthetics of ships, ensuring functionality and safety, while Naval Engineers handle the technical systems and engineering aspects. Both roles require related credentials and often collaborate during ship development, but their core responsibilities differ in focus and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Marine Architect job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,756 per year, or $61.9 per hour.

Marine Construction - Naval Architect (Mid Level) - Remote

Remote

Glosten
Water Transportation • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Glostenexternal

$55 - $78/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Company Overview: Glosten is a naval architecture and marine engineering firm that has served the marine industry for over 65 years. We work in teams to accomplish exciting projects in a stimulating, fast-paced, and collegial environment. We are an employee-owned company drawn to unique and challenging marine projects. We have grown steadily and deliberately to a team of 110 employees who are ready to solve complex problems and think outside the box. We continuously strive to improve our business practices and technical performance to better serve the industry. We believe the secret to our success is our talented team and our culture of mutual respect and cooperation.
Glosten's Marine Construction group supports the on-the-water construction-related expansion and renewal of the growing, yet aging, infrastructure in North America. Our work supports dredging and marine-based heavy civil projects such as dams, bridge construction and demolition, and often also includes salvage engineering. Join our team and apply your practical engineering skills to solving unique solutions to floating construction challenges.
Job Description
We are looking for an engineer who is hands-on and has experience or interest in heavy civil construction, dredging, heavy equipment, crane engineering, and/or salvage.
We are looking for candidates who:
  • Are passionate about the maritime and construction industries.
  • Thrive in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and integrity.
  • Are committed to client service, including taking on our clients' problems as our own, becoming the clients' advocate, and cultivating long-term client relationships.
  • Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication.
  • Are motivated to identify and pursue internal and external professional growth opportunities, including areas outside their specific discipline.
  • Have direct experience working with or for heavy civil contractors, dredging contractors, or salvage companies.

Responsibilities:
  • Apply specific technical knowledge of hydrostatics, stability, and structural analyses.
  • Understand and apply knowledge of the maritime regulatory guidance and submittal processes, field work (ship checking and shipboard systems performance surveys), shipyard practices, and contract specifications.
  • Manage small to medium-sized projects including client communications, leading engineering teams, assigning tasks, managing scope and budget, scheduling, and developing proposals. Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Independently evaluate, select, and apply standards, techniques, procedures, and criteria
  • Understand and contribute to resolution of a wide range of technical issues outside traditional naval architecture disciplines, including marine engineering, machine design, and drafting.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience in the maritime sector, consulting engineering, marine construction, or dredging industry.
  • Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture is preferred. Other adjacent engineering degrees will be considered.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure. Applicants without a PE license who would be eligible to take the licensing exam in their first year may be considered.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Rhino3D, GHS, and Microsoft Office software packages.
  • Experience with FEMAP or other finite element analysis software is preferred.
  • Strong communication, technical writing, teamwork abilities, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience designing to regulatory rules such as American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Rules, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 46: Shipping, and USACE EM385.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Due to project restrictions, Glosten will only consider applicants with unrestricted access to work in the United States or those eligible for TN visas.
  • Some travel and fieldwork are required. Some project assignments may require a valid driver's license, TWIC card, and/or current passport.
  • This position is ideally based in one of our office locations (Seattle, WA; Bellingham, WA; or Providence, RI). Employees hired for an in-person role will be eligible for participation in the company's hybrid remote work policy after 90 days of employment.
  • While in-office work is strongly preferred, fully remote arrangements may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates
Benefits
Glosten offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, bonus and profit-sharing plans, and a 401(k) plan.
Glosten is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Glosten does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all associates. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.
We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for this position.
Visit our website ( ) and our social media pages to learn more about who we are, our projects and clients, and what is happening at Glosten.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, you'll need to submit the following items:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume

Applications missing any of these documents will not be considered.

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